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Whatever life presents us, our response can be an expression of our compassion.

Sharon Salzberg

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Sharon Salzberg
Age: 72
Born: 1952
Born: August 5
Author
Writer
New York City
New York
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Whatever
Life
Presents
Response
Compassion

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